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Endomyocardial fibrosis with massive endocardial calcific deposits
Clinical Cardiology
|September 1, 1987
Summary
Massive endocardial calcific deposits, a rare condition, were found in a patient with endomyocardial fibrosis. This case suggests endomyocardial fibrosis may present benignly, allowing for long-term survival.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Endocardial calcification is an extremely rare cardiac lesion.
- Only three previous cases of massive endocardial calcific deposits have been reported.
Observation:
- This report details an asymptomatic patient diagnosed with endomyocardial fibrosis and massive endocardial calcific deposits.
- Diagnostic findings from electrocardiography, echocardiography, angiography, and endomyocardial biopsy are presented.
Findings:
- The patient presented with massive endocardial calcific deposits and endomyocardial fibrosis.
- The clinical presentation was largely asymptomatic, suggesting a potentially benign form of the disease.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of a benign presentation of endomyocardial fibrosis.
- Long-term survival may be achievable in patients with endomyocardial fibrosis and massive endocardial calcification.